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Ba Be National Park is located in north-east Vietnam in an area of hilly and picturesque landscape. Together with diverse ethnic cultures, we experience the intrigue of tribal life in charming villages and seeing their traditions and cultures, explore the riches of the national park and get away from the tourist trail – discover it all on this adventure.

Day 1 Hanoi / Ba Be Lake (L,D)

Vietnam Hidden Charm Tour Guide pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi, we embark on a route up into mountain areas north of Hanoi, today we visit Cho Chu prison which was built in 1942, captured many Vỉetnam revolution politicians (Việt Cộng). Onwards to Ba Be Lake National Park, one of the largest natural lakes in Vietnam National Parks, home to many kinds of birds, scenic valleys, towering rocky outcrops, underground river tributaries, a gigantic cave and local ethnic minorities, including the Tay, Red Dao and Hmong.

Following an exploration of a spectacular cave, we hike around small villages and along the riverfront. The night is spent with a local family in the traditional house of a Tay family to experience their way of life. (Lunch and dinner are included).

Day 2 Ba Be Lake (B,L,D)

The day begins with a morning trek in the park, we descend into the scenic valley, home of the Tay minority people and encircled by rock formations. In the afternoon we cross the rolling hills and pass Hmong and Red Dao villages.

The scenery is extraordinary, with rural farmland, and rugged mountains jutting out of the tangled jungle growth. We end our day in the same local family for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).

Day 3 Ba Be Lake / Hanoi (B,L)

This is a spectacular boat trip on the lake. We stroll along the riverfront, visit some lovely villages and hike the upper reaches of the lake, in an area marked by massive limestone cliffs and mountains. After lunch in a local restaurant we also pay a visit to the Thai Nguyen Minority and CultureMuseum where we can learn something about the culture and traditions of the different minority groups in Vietnam, it is our journey back to Hanoi, arriving there at around 6pm. (Breakfast and lunch are included). Vietnam Hidden Charm see you for the next Vietnam National Parks Tour.